2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009

Description

Featuring jazz legend Duke Ellington seated at his piano, the 2009 District of Columbia Quarter's reverse by Don Everhart provides the canvas for DDR-009, which displays a medium spread directed west on the lower E of ELLINGTON — doubling appearing directly on the famous musician's name. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-1772 (DMR-011), this variety belongs to the DC and US Territories Quarter program that extended the rotating-design concept beyond the original fifty states. The westward spread on the lower E creates a measurable displacement visible under moderate magnification, with the letter showing a shadow-like secondary image. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, born in Washington, DC in 1899, was chosen to represent the District on this quarter — the first circulating US coin to honor a specific African American individual. The fine lettering in ELLINGTON registers hub doubling effectively, as thin strokes provide clear edges against which displacement becomes apparent. DDR-009's catalog position among at least nine documented doubled die reverses for this issue reflects the detailed examination Territory Quarter varieties have received from collectors.

Die Markers

• UVC-1772
• DMR-011
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Steven Bernatowicz
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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